Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-19
AIiddiebr0Ok News.

On last Wednesday evening at o'clock. Mr..
| N. W. Bosserman, of this ne,ghbcrhood. was
married to Miss Willie Bowman, daughter OF
Mr.. Jacob Bowman, near Arbor Hill. A very
large concourse of friends were present. and a
| splendid supper was served such as Is seldom
| seen. The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. G. W. Spiggle, of Mt. Tabor Church. "As
/ usual the boys" ("who are SO unfortunate az to
be single') were on hand with the usual num-
Der OF horn and bells and other things with
which to raise racket. They were handsome
| ly rewarded with as much of the good edibes as
they wanted. The groom is an enterprising
young farmer, and the son OF Mr.. Jacob Bosser-
man, decd. The bride is very complished
young lady. We wish them much joy, and
hope that their path way through life may be
strewn with flowers of the richest perfume.
Saturday last was magistrates court-day.
Quite number OF cases were disposed of by
Squire W. W. Gale.
On Sunday last. there was communion at
Grace Reformed Church. Rev. Gumbert oficiat-
ing.
Quite lively time is had every night at the
debate at Stover's school house this place.
The question debated on last Saturday night
was: (which is the most destructive, war or
suit.
Mrs. Bryant, residing near Pond Gap. died
last week.
Mrs. Beard, of Mint Spring. died on Thursday
last. mi tered on Friday.
Mrs. Stickley, who has been quite i'll for some
time. we are pleased to note, is able to be out
again. We hope she may soon be restored to
her former good health.
McCorkle Bros. lost very valuable work.
horse last week. Cause-colic.
Mrs. Gumbert wife of Rev. C. Gumbert, we
are sorry to note is quite Ill at her residence in
this place. We hope she may soon recover.
Mr.. Milton Koogler of summerdean. has
gone to Richmond to act In the capacity of
drummer for Crawford & Lally.
There is spelling match every Wednesday
night at Stover's school-house.
Walter Goode, of this place, who is attending
Dunsmore's College, was at home on visit
Saturday and Sunday last.
Mrs.. Geo. Link, living near here, who has
been quite III, Is fast improving under the
skillful treatment of DR.. J. G. Dunlap.
Another knock down in the village one day
last week. We are of the opinion that there
are more fights here now than when we had a
bar-room.
Prof. Tinsley. of Petersburg, is very ably con-
Quoting the school at this place.
We have heard that number OF our towns.
men are going to change their location. The
greater part of them are mechanics.
A grand reception was given at Mrs. BEETLE
BosEerman's on Thursday evening last Quite
a large number were present and enjoyed
themselves very lunch
Quite large amount of improvement is
mapped out for this Spring. We are glad to
see it. 1t will not injure the looks of things.
and will afford employment for some of our
mechanics. DIM Smith drove over two hundred
and fifty shoes last week and fit the same. Can
any of the blacksmiths boast of more work in
one week. More anon, CARA.
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when we two parted, 1 felt that had tax
en- cold" said Thomas Takeintime, land next
morning I was hoarse indeed. But 25-cent
bottle of Dr. Bulbs Cough Syrup fixed me up"
Contentious women are slaves to headache;
but twenty-five cents spent for bottle of Sal
vation Oil will restore harmony in the house.
hold.
ANNUAL MEETINGS AND ELECTIONS OF Or
FICERs.-Last week the two National Banks
aud two of the Loan and Building FuEd Co n
Danies held their annual m ee'ings and ap-
pointed the following officers: In the National
Valley Bank. Gen. John Echols is President;
R. W. Burke. Vice-President; Thos A. Bledsoe,
Cashier; and Joseph E. Rollins Assistant CASH
Ter; A. F. Kinney, Teller. and the following
directors: ]. Echols, r. w. Burke, H. M. Bell,
VI. -Erskine Miller. l. Witt, Ed. Echols, P. b.
Trout. e. ]. Lushbaugh, and Chas. E. Hoge.
In the Augusta National Bank, II. W. Sheffsy
is President; Davis A Kayser. Vice. President;
W. P. Tams. Cashier; F. B. Berkeley, Teller;
and the following directors H. W. Sh etfey, D.
A. Kayser, G. s. Baker, M. P. Funkhouser, W.
L Bumgardner, G. G. Gooch, w. A. Hudson,
Jno. W. Stout, A. A. Sproul, and A, ]. Butts.
the Staunton Perpetual uilding and Loan
Company appointed, NJ. N. Bradley. j. E.
Graham. j. c. Marquis, N. Wayt, 1. Witt E.
VI. Cushing, f. B. Lipscomb, w. P. Tams, VIM.
Wholey, F. NJ. Young, A. J. Butts, H. A. Walk
er. and ]. e. Rollins, Directors. 1. Witt was
re elected President; Arista Hoge, Secre-
tary and Treasurer; VIM. Patrick, Solicitor;
and VIM. A. Cushing, Chas, E. Haines and NJ
B. Oberdorfer, Trustees.
The Augusta Building and Loan Company
elected the following board of Directors: M.
Erskine Miller, S. D, Timberlake, J. N. McFar-
land, Frank Alexander. N. Argen bright, j. H.
Wayt. ]. B. Woodward, G. L. Weller A. G. Cor
don. W. B, McChesney. H. st. Geo. Tucker, W.
Fl. Bailie. and B. F. Hughes. M. e. Miller was
reelected President A. G. Gordon. Vice Presi-
deut; w. T. McCue, Secretary and Treasurer;
W. Nelson. Solicitor; and W. A. Burnett, L.
Cohen. and c. c. Berry, Trustees.